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Did the Minnesota Vikings add their next great wide receiver in the offseason? They are hoping that is the case when they selected LSU product Justin Jefferson in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Vikings are a team with a rich history of great receivers—and Jefferson could be next in line. The […]

Now that the franchise tag deadline has arrived, Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris is set to play the 2020 NFL season with salary of $11.4 million. However, it seems his fate could have played out much differently this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the New York Giants had inquired about a potential trade […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been a powerhouse in the NFC. They’ve won 20 division titles and managed to make it to the playoffs 30 times since entering the NFL in 1960. Though they’ve had quite a number of celebrated Hall of Famers wear their colors and take the field, there have also been a handful […]

Between the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings, the NFC North was supposed to be incredibly competitive in 2019. Instead, the Bears laid an egg and the Vikings, while still good, were remarkably inconsistent, due much in part to Kirk Cousins’ Jekyll-and-Hyde performance under center. The Packers ended up winning 13 games and […]

Cleveland Browns star wideout Odell Beckham Jr. jokingly told Minnesota Vikings rookie Justin Jefferson to stay out of his “playbook” after the latter made an epic one-handed catch. Peep Jefferson’s amazing one-handed snag below together with Beckham’s reaction. From the looks of it, Beckham was surprised to see the Vikings newcomer to replicate his signature […]

The Minnesota Vikings are one of the winningest franchises in the NFL. Minnesota ranks sixth all-time in win percentage and seventh overall in combined regular season and postseason wins. The Vikings have won a total of 20 division titles, and have made 30 playoff appearances. However, their luck seems to run out in trying to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been eyeing a championship for years. In 2017, the Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game with Case Keenum under center. They felt they were just one player away and that led to one of the most criticized signings in recent memory. The Vikings and Kirk Cousins agreed to a three-year, $84 […]

The Minnesota Vikings look to have a solid roster heading into the 2020 season, but there is always room for improvement to take that next step forward. The pickings are getting slim in free agency, but there are still a few trades that the team could try to swing. Let’s take a look at the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a rich history filled with players and coaches that have changed the franchise forever. When people think of Minnesota’s history, people’s minds go to certain people. There are many players like Carl Eller, Jim Marshall, Mick Tingelhoff, and Adrian Peterson who made big contributions, but they don’t quite make the list. […]

Heading into the 2020 NFL season with the COVID-19 pandemic still a factor, it’s making teams change their approach a little to the season. One key for every team as they head into the season is to have strong depth in key positions. If a player or two tests positive for the coronavirus, the league […]

The Minnesota Vikings didn’t win the NFC North during the 2019 NFL season, but they still made some noise during the playoffs. During Wild Card weekend, the Vikings went into New Orleans and beat the Saints, before being knocked off the following week by San Francisco 49ers. During the offseason, the Vikings made some significant […]

If the NFL season happens this season, backups are going to be more important than ever. If a few players test positive for COVID-19, the goal is going to be able to continue the season, not just shut it down for a couple of weeks. That means all across the board, depth is going to […]

It’s been a long time since the Miami Dolphins were consistent contenders, having not won a Super Bowl since 1974. The organization, established in 1966 (AFL), produced one of the league’s most successful teams during its early days, but has provided sparser moments of glory since. Let’s revisit five of the greatest Dolphins moments (not […]

The Minnesota Vikings still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had some moments throughout their history that are still talked about regularly, especially between Vikings fans. This is a highly debated list, with a few moments just missing out on the list, but let’s take a look at the five greatest moments in […]

Dalvin Cook is amid a holdout with the Minnesota Vikings, casting doubts on whether he’ll be present during training camp or not. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Cook, offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak doesn’t foresee any complications arising for the offense if Cook misses training camp. “He’s got as good a grasp at what we do and […]

The Minnesota Vikings were able to alleviate the runner in their receiving corps by adding Justin Jefferson with the 22nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears offensive coordinator Gary Kubiak already has an idea of where Jefferson will be featured on offense. According to Chad Graff of The Athletic, Kubiak acknowledged the […]

Running backs have had a very tough time earning what they feel is their ‘fair, market value’ for a very long time, yet the idea of holding out has seemingly become more and more prevalent over the past few seasons. With players feeling as though they hold more leverage now in negotiations with teams, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a colorful history despite never winning a Super Bowl title. This includes years of heartbreak, misfortune and poor decision making. The franchise is hoping that they can change history soon by bringing a championship to Minnesota. The Vikings recently extended Kirk Cousins’ deal after giving him an initial contract of […]

Minnesota Vikings running book Dalvin Cook is holding out of offseason workouts until he gets offered a new contract, something that Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes is a big risk. The old CBA required players to report 30 days before camp to get the season credited towards free agency, but now players have to […]

The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of good teams since coming into the NFL in 1961. Even though they haven’t lifted a Lombardi Trophy yet, this is a team that has had a lot of elite players throughout their history. Let’s rank the five best players in Vikings franchise history. 5. John Randle John […]

Minnesota Vikings star running back Dalvin Cook has been asking for a new contract lately. And that has turned into more of a demand than anything over the last few weeks. Even worse, it does not seem like the Vikings are too excited to give the running back the massive amount he is asking for. […]

The Wilf family and the Minnesota Vikings have announced a $5 million donation for social justice causes amid the protests against systemic racism and racial oppression. Moreover, the Vikings pledged an endowment for the George Floyd Legacy Scholarship “with an establishing gift of $125,000 by the Vikings Social Justice Committee.” The Vikings now join the […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook wants Christian McCaffrey money, and while he may not end up landing $16 million a year like the Carolina Panthers back, he still seems set for a big payday. According to Courtney Cronin of ESPN.com, negotiations between Cook and the Minnesota Vikings have been ongoing for quite some time. […]

The Minnesota Vikings have never won the NFL’s ultimate prize, but they have had a few teams that have had the talent to get the job done. 2009 was a special season with Brett Favre under center, but that still isn’t the best team in Vikings franchise history. The 1998 season didn’t end the way […]

The Minnesota Vikings could be finding themselves in a sticky situation with Dalvin Cook. Cook is entering the final year of his rookie contract, but according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Vikings star won’t be returning to offseason training with the team until he receives a reasonable deal. Cook is a special player and […]

It was revealed on Monday that Dalvin Cook wouldn’t participate in any of the offseason activities with the Minnesota Vikings until he received a ‘reasonable’ deal from the team. However, according to ESPN’s Courtney Cronin, Cook is seeking a contract north of what Christian McCaffrey got this offseason. and in time following the draft, the […]

Dalvin Cook and the Minnesota Vikings have been speaking about a contract extension this offseason. However, both sides have hit an impasse in contract talks. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cook plans to hold out until he receives a new contract from Minnesota. Pro-Bowl RB Dalvin Cook no longer will participate in any team-related activities […]

Former Pro Bowl cornerback De’Angelo Hall went up against his fair share of notable receivers during his time. There seems to be no question about where Hall of Fame wideout Randy Moss ranks among them. Hall recently compiled his list of the top 5 most difficult receivers he ever defended. He recalled the true challenge […]

The city of Minneapolis has been through a great deal over the past week. Following the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer on May 25, protests began, leading to some angered citizens damaging buildings and property in the Twin Cities. This has made food shopping difficult, if not impossible […]

Coming into the 2020 NFL Draft, there were a few elite wide receivers that scouts were drooling over. Those names were Henry Ruggs III, Jerry Jeudy, and CeeDee Lamb. However, there were other options for teams later in the draft that have legitimate star potential as well. One of those names was Minnesota Vikings rookie […]

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer has become one of the more recent figures from the NFL world to speak out against police brutality and violence against African Americans. On Tuesday afternoon, the Vikings released the following statement on behalf of the team’s head coach. “I want to express my deepest condolences to the family […]

The Minnesota Vikings haven’t won a Super Bowl in their history, but they have still had a lot of success and have won plenty of games. One of the big reasons for their success has been because of the men in charge of the team. Starting with Norm Van Brocklin, the Vikings have had nine […]

On Saturday, the NFL released a statement regarding the protests across the country following the tragic death of George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis last week. Commissioner Roger Goodell said that the league was “greatly saddened” by the events and that there “remains an urgent need for action.” Minnesota Vikings […]

Now officially a member of the Buffalo Bills, former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs finally got his wish earlier this offseason as he was traded to upstate New York in exchange for a slew of future NFL Draft picks. Although Diggs has yet to step foot on a field in a Bills uniform, it […]

The Minnesota Vikings have undergone quite a few changes on both sides of the ball this offseason. Of course, the most notable move that the Vikings made was the trade that sent Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills. After parting ways with Diggs, Minnesota selected Justin Jefferson with the No. 22 pick in the 2020 […]

Times are tough in Minnesota, as residents are rioting after the tragic death of George Floyd. Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins took to social media on Friday to express his support for Minneapolis, particularly for African Americans in the city: “My heart breaks for our city, but especially for my African American brothers and sisters, who […]

Throughout much of Stefon Diggs’ five-year tenure with the Minnesota Vikings, the perception was that he wasn’t exactly a great influence in the locker room. But head coach Mike Zimmer says that couldn’t be further from the truth. Zimmer spoke about his relationship with Diggs on The Rich Eisen Show this week and said, “Really, if […]

When Kirk Cousins signed a three-year, $84 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings in March 2018, the deal was met with immediate backlash. An underwhelming debut season for Cousins in Minnesota only caused those voices to grow louder. However, Cousins bounced back with a strong 2019, resulting in the Vikings handing him a two-year, $66 […]